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PLAYOFF PICK’EM: VYPE gives their predictions on H-Town Area-Round Matchups
The Area Round of the Texas high school football playoffs is upon us after an exciting opening round that saw some upsets across H-Town and history made.
The Cy Lakes Spartans shocked the city taking down Magnolia 21-12 to get their first playoff win in school history. The Grand Oaks Grizzlies also made history winning their first ever playoff game against Nimitz 38-28.
With the Area round of the playoffs starting this week VYPE’s Matt Malatesta, Matthew Ogle and Jackson DiPasquale give their predictions for this week’s matchups.
6A DI Region II
The Woodlands (9-2) vs Klein Collins (11-1), 6:00 PM Saturday at Thorne Stadium
- Ogle: The Woodlands (31-20) Malatesta: The Woodlands (27-21) DiPasquale: The Woodlands (31-28)
Grand Oaks (8-3) vs Cy Ranch (9-2), 7:00 PM Friday at Tomball ISD Stadium
- Ogle: Cy Ranch (24-14) Malatesta: Cy Ranch (28-10) DiPasquale: Cy Ranch (42-21)
6A DI Region III
Cy Falls (8-3) vs Cinco Ranch (8-3), 7:00 PM Friday at Legacy Stadium
- Ogle: Cy Falls (34-28) Malatesta: Cinco Ranch (35-20) DiPasquale: Cy Falls (24-21)
Ridge Point (11-0) vs North Shore (9-2), 7:00 PM Friday at Thorne Stadium
- Ogle: North Shore (35-31) Malatesta: Ridge Point (35-24) DiPasquale: Ridge Point (35-28)
Lamar (8-3) vs Strake Jesuit (9-2), 7:00 PM Friday at Delmar Stadium
- Ogle: Strake Jesuit (30-21) Malatesta: Strake Jesuit (24-17) DiPasquale: Strake Jesuit (42-14)
Dickinson (11-0) vs Pearland (11-0), 7:00 PM Friday at Challenger Columbia Stadium
- Ogle: Dickinson (21-17) Malatesta: Pearland (42-28) DiPasquale: Pearland (48-21)
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6A DII Region 2
College Park (11-0) vs Cy Lakes (6-5), 7:00 PM Friday at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium
- Ogle: College Park (38-14) Malatesta: College Park (35-10) DiPasquale: College Park (42-0)
Willis (9-2) vs Tomball (9-2), 7:00 PM Friday at Randall Reed Stadium
- Ogle: Willis (31-28) Malatesta: Tomball (42-20) DiPasquale: Willis (28-24)
6A DII Region III
Memorial (10-1) vs Katy (9-2), 7:00 PM Friday at Tully Stadium
- Ogle: Memorial (30-27) Malatesta: Katy (28-20) DiPasquale: Memorial (35-31)
Manvel (8-3) vs Summer Creek (10-1), 7:00 PM Friday at Turner Stadium
- Ogle: Summer Creek (42-21) Malatesta: Summer Creek (48-14) DiPasquale: Summer Creek (35-24)
Stratford (5-6) vs Jordan (8-3), 1:00 PM Saturday at Tully Stadium
- Ogle: Jordan (48-10) Malatesta: Jordan (21-20) DiPasquale: Jordan (42-28)
Shadow Creek (8-3) vs CE King (9-2), 7:00 PM Friday at Sheldon ISD Stadium
- Ogle: CE King (35-28) Malatesta: CE King (52-28) DiPasquale: CE King (48-21)
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5A DI Region III
Barbers Hill (8-3) vs Anderson (10-1), 5:00 PM Saturday at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium
- Ogle: Barbers Hill (45-20) Malatesta: Barbers Hill (24-17) DiPasquale: Anderson (35-21)
5A DII Region III
Randle (11-0) vs Pfluggerville-Conally (7-4), 7:00 PM Friday at Merrill Green Stadium
- Ogle: Randle (60-3) Malatesta: Randle (38-24) DiPasquale: Randle (55-14)
Iowa Colony (10-1) vs Pfluggerville (7-4), 7:00 PM Friday at Waller ISD Stadium
- Ogle: Iowa Colony (45-24) Malatesta: Iowa Colony (28-21) DiPasquale: Iowa Colony (42-21)
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4A DI Region III
Stafford (6-5) vs Kilgore(10-1), 7:00 PM Friday at Berton A. Yates Stadium
- Ogle: Kilgore (38-14) Malatesta: Kilgore (45-10) DiPasquale: Kilgore (52-14)
Yates (11-0) vs Pine Tree (7-4), 7:30 Friday at Driskell Stadium
- Ogle: Yates (54-16) Malatesta: Pine Tree (35-30) DiPasquale: Yates (48-21)
Crawford (10-1) vs Lindale (10-1), 7:00 PM at Nacogdoches Stadium.
- Ogle: Crawford (35-30) Malatesta: Lindale (42-20) DiPasquale: Crawford (35-28)
4A DI Region IV
Bay City (8-3) vs Austin LBJ (9-2), 2:00 PM Saturday at Brenham Cub Stadium
- Ogle: Austin LBJ (42-24) Malatesta: Bay City (20-13) DiPasquale: Bay City (42-28)
The stars of 2025-26 Jack Yates Football
DISTRICT 11-4A-DI: Yates, Wheatley, Worthing, Furr will contend for HISD bragging rights
DISTRICT 11-4A-D1
PRESEASON PREDICTIONS
Jack Yates Lions
Wheatley Wildcats
Worthing Colts
Furr Brahmans
Booker T. Washington Eagles
North Forest Bulldogs
Kashmere Rams
Northside Panthers
Scarborough Spartans
(Bold denotes playoffs)
...VYPE PRESEASON AWARDS
Most Valuable Player: Chris Brown, Jack Yates
Offensive Player of the Year: Nick Harris, Furr
Defensive Player of the Year: Peter Dorsey, Wheatley
Breakout Player of the Year: Joshua “JD” Wallace, Jack Yates
On the Cusp: Booker T. Washington Eagles
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The Jack Yates Lions (8-3; 7-1 in district) are back and looking dangerous. Coach Jason Lewis and the “Third Ward” squad are poised to run the table in District 11-4A-DI behind the return of Offensive MVP Chris Brown. The dynamic quarterback passed for 30 touchdowns and ran for 17 more in 2024. His top targets include first-team wideout Joshua “JD” Wallace and rising playmaker Edward Shinall, while the line is anchored by Tristian Gadison. On defense, Derick Wolford is a physical force at linebacker and can make plays on both sides of the ball. Lamar Smith is a versatile safety who can also flip to wideout, and tackling machines McKinley Davis and Da’Moreion Thompson add muscle in the middle.
The Wheatley Wildcats (6-5; 5-3) are tough, well-coached, and built around a trio of Dorseys. Coach Cornelius McFarland continues to maximize his squad’s potential, led by Peter Dorsey, the District Newcomer of the Year who recorded 10 sacks as a freshman. Junior Vincent Dorsey led the team in both rushing and tackles, while Larry Dorsey locks down the secondary. It’s no wonder the motto is: “In Dorsey Wheatley Trusts.”
The Furr Brahmans made the playoffs in 2024 and now welcome new head coach Marqueston Huff, who replaces long-time coach Cornell Gray (now at powerhouse North Shore). Huff inherits a strong nucleus, including first-team QB Nick Harris, who returns to lead the Brahmans back into the postseason picture.
The Worthing Colts (11-1; 8-0) have dominated the district over the past two seasons, going 15-0 in district play. But with the graduation of a star-studded senior class—including District MVP Jacory Thurman and Defensive MVP Ernest Brisco—coach Brandon Ellis faces a reload. Still, the bar has been set, and the younger Colts will look to extend the program’s reign at the top.
The North Forest Bulldogs (5-5; 4-4) narrowly missed the playoffs last season and now look to regroup after losing key players, including first-team QB Landon Robertson, who transferred to Humble High. Coach Clifton Terrell must lean on rising talent like Lashun Gray on offense and Justin Whitaker on defense to make a push in 2025.
The Booker T. Washington Eagles (4-6; 3-5) may be the district’s biggest wild card. Versatile athlete Chis’shoun King led the team in receiving and interceptions while also taking snaps at QB. Look for Quiten Powell to be another offensive weapon and Courtney Grant to set the tone defensively.
New coach Nate Gill hopes to build a foundation and get Kashmere into the playoff conversation, while quarterback Jesus Delosreyes returns with hopes of leading Northside to multiple wins. Meanwhile, the Scarborough Spartans turn the page with new head coach Allen Singleton .